Winning back-to-back championships is one of the greatest achievements in sports. However, the Cavaliers shouldn’t have any issues with the pressure. They didn’t make any flashy moves like Golden State, but they remain the class of the Eastern Conference…
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From botched fields to gruelling weekends, McGill Martlet Field Hockey endures
Being a collegiate athlete at McGill is an enormous commitment. Practices during the week and travelling for games on the weekend takes up a large block of student athletes’ schedules. However, the Martlet Varsity Field Hockey team experiences this reality at an extreme.
McGill Tribune Sports Podcast: NBA Season Preview with Paul Jones
Aaron Rose and Arman Bery chat with NBA Raptors analyst Paul Jones to get you set for the upcoming 2016-17 season. They talk about what to expect from the Raptors this year, especially their young power forwards and guard Terrance Ross. Jones gives his thoughts on Cleveland’s ability to counter Golden[Read More…]
In conversation with the Kansas City Chiefs’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Balancing a full course load and extracurricular activities is demanding for anybody, but McGill medical student Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is more than up for the challenge—especially given his “extracurricular activity” entails a full-time NFL job.
McGill Redmen overcome UdeM Carabins to advance to CCBA Northern Division finals
McGill Redmen 2 UdeM Carabins 1 The McGill Redmen beat the Université de Montréal Carabins two games to one in the best-of-three CCBA Northern Division semifinal last weekend. The teams split the first two games at Gary Carter Field, with McGill taking the first game 5-0 before falling 12-5 in[Read More…]
Point Counterpoint: Will the Raptors win a championship before the Maple Leafs?
It’s a great time to be a Toronto sports fan. The Maple Leafs look rejuvenated while the Blue Jays are making another deep run in the playoffs. However, the Toronto Raptors are the team some people tend to forget. The Raptors have not only developed one of the best home[Read More…]
In praise of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool
The charismatic Jurgen Klopp arrived at Liverpool FC as a highly pedigreed manager last year. He previously led Borussia Dortmund–a mid-table Bundesliga club before his arrival in 2008–to two Bundesliga titles and a European Champions League final appearance in 2013. Liverpool fans anticipated Klopp’s arrival with sky-high expectations. For the[Read More…]
McGill Redmen football’s first half success too much for Bishop’s Gaiters
The McGill Redmen (3-3) beat back both the cold and the Bishop’s Gaiters (1-5) in Lennoxville on Oct. 14 on their way to a 37-14 victory. The Redmen closed the first half with a dominant 23-0 lead to canter home for a victory in front of a crowded Coulter field on a freezing October evening.
The end of an era: Saying goodbye to David Ortiz
On Oct. 10, 2016, David Ortiz played his last Major League Baseball game. For nearly two decades, Big Papi’s charismatic personality, on field success, and philanthropic work were a constant reminder that athletic success and class can work in tandem. The greatest designated hitter (DH) of all time, Ortiz retires[Read More…]
NHL 2016-17 Season Preview
Coming off an appearance in their first Stanley Cup final last season, the Sharks are poised to stay atop the Pacific division. They have a strong defensive core led by Marc Edouard Vlasic and Brent Burns, with a potent offence led by centreman Joe Thornton and winger Joe Pavelski. Add in their rising star netminder, Martin Jones, and their window to compete for the Cup remains wide open.
